Job Title: Electrical Designer
Job Description
This Electrical Designer role focuses on creating detailed electrical designs and drawings for large-scale industrial projects across sectors such as agricultural, manufacturing, power, refinery, and consumer and industrial buildings. The position requires strong technical expertise in AutoCAD and Revit, a solid understanding of electrical codes and power distribution systems, and the ability to produce accurate design and detail drawings. You will contribute to a stable workload of interesting projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a professional and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
Develop and produce detailed electrical design and drafting deliverables, including design and detail drawings, plans, and complete drawing sets using AutoCAD and Revit.
Apply working knowledge of National Electric Codes, reference documents, and design guides to ensure all designs comply with applicable standards and regulations.
Design power distribution systems ranging from 480V to 12kV, including lighting, grounding, motor controls, and heat tracing for industrial and commercial facilities.
Collaborate with engineers and project teams on energy, chemical, industrial, and other large-scale projects to translate design concepts into accurate construction documents.
Review, update, and maintain electrical drawings and documentation throughout the project lifecycle to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Use Microsoft Office tools to prepare reports, schedules, documentation, and project correspondence related to electrical design activities.
Analyze design requirements, identify potential issues, and propose effective solutions using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, organizing work to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.
Communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders, using strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate design efforts and resolve design-related questions.
Ensure attention to detail in all aspects of drafting and design to support safe, reliable, and efficient electrical systems.
Essential Skills
5-7 years of drafting experience in electrical design, with the ability to generate design and detail drawings, plans, and drawing sets.
Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design and drafting.
Proficiency in Revit for electrical design and modeling.
Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent related experience.
Working knowledge of National Electric Codes, reference documents, and design guides.
Knowledge of power distribution systems from 480V to 12kV, including lighting, grounding, motor controls, and heat tracing.
Demonstrated electrical design experience, preferably in energy, chemical, or industrial environments.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products for documentation, reporting, and communication.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address design challenges effectively.
Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in drawings and documentation.
Strong multitasking and organizational abilities to manage multiple projects efficiently.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with project teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Professional engineering license is a plus.
Experience with BIM workflows and advanced Revit capabilities is preferred.
Electrical engineering or electrical design experience supporting industrial, power, or process-related facilities.
Experience working on projects in sectors such as agricultural, manufacturing, power, refinery, or consumer and industrial buildings.
Work Environment
This role is primarily office-based, with the potential for a hybrid arrangement depending on candidate location. A typical schedule may include three days in the office and two days working remotely, providing flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration. You will work on large-scale industrial projects with a stable workload over multiple years, using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office in a professional design office setting. The environment supports focused design work, regular interaction with engineering and project teams, and exposure to a diverse range of projects across agricultural, manufacturing, power, refinery, and consumer and industrial facilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $52.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Cleveland,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
